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Eleven Gardere Attorneys Recognized in IFLR1000 2018

October 13, 2017

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Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys are recognized in the 2018 edition of IFLR1000, an annual guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In addition, the guide ranks partners Roberto Arena Reyes Retana and Fernando Camarena Cardona as “Leading Lawyers” in Mexico.

Gardere attorneys recognized in the 2018 edition of IFLR1000 include:

Roberto Arena Reyes Retana
Fernando Camarena Cardona
David S. Elder
Marcus Helt
Stephen A. McCartin
John P. Melko
Holland N. O’ Neil
Deirdre B. Ruckman
Glenn T. Singleton
Eunice Song
Katherine M. Tullos

The IFLR1000 provides research and analysis of law firms operating in more than 120 jurisdictions worldwide. It’s lawyer rankings are based on transactional evidence, and client and peer feedback. For more information, click here.

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Roberto Arena Reyes Retana

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Mexico City 52.55.5284.8542

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Fernando Camarena Cardona

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Mexico City 52.55.5284.8544

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David S. Elder

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Houston 713.276.5500

Stephen A. McCartin

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Dallas 214.999.4945

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